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Camphire is located at the confluence of the Blackwater and Bride rivers, within a five mile radius of the towns of Lismore, Cappoquin and Tallow. This part of West Waterford is readily accessed by air from Cork airport and by ferry from Rosslare and Cork ports.

The Hosts

The organising committee is very grateful to the Wilks and Browne families of Camphire for their generosity in welcoming the International horse trials to the banks of the Blackwater river each year.

Our Team

Camphire International Eventing is organised by the Camphire Organising Committee.

President: Van de Vater

Event Director: Paul Brady

Event Secretaries: Colette Hughes, assisted by Amanda Moran and Katy Casey.

FEI Chief Stewart: John Swanton

FEI Technical Deligate: Hon. Patricia Clifton (UK)

Cross Country Designers: Allen Brady and Paul Brady

Showjumping Designer: Ann Waistel

Organising Committee: Mary Murphy, Pauline Gore Coogan, Allen Brady.

Camphire International Development Committee: William Wilks, Simon Kelly and Elizabeth O'Keeffe

In addition to our core team, a fantastic team of experienced volunteers, ensure continued success of the event.